Category Archives: Local News
Dietz explains how decisions are made during COVID-19 pandemic
ISU President Larry Dietz. (YouTube/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Classes online, virtual commencement ceremonies and most summer activities canceled, just some of the mo...
Apr 14, 2020
Gleason: Social distancing will have a lasting effect
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – What will city council meetings look like after the coronavirus pandemic?Bloomington City Manager Tim Glea...
Apr 14, 2020
BPD probing car burglary at Bloomington dealership
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Moreland at 309-434-2359 or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – ...
Apr 14, 2020
Man posing as Peoria doctor accused of trying to steal thousands from Twin-Cities bank
Prosecutors will review the case before deciding on formal charges. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A man faces identity theft and other charges for allegedly posing as a Peoria d...
Apr 14, 2020
Help with assistance programs just a call away
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal). (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Katherine MurphySmall business and individuals needing help navigating all the COVID-19 related programs and assistance available can...
Apr 13, 2020
Statewide cases of coronavirus close in on 21,000
Numbers in Illinois continue to increase (Photo Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyCases of coronavirus continue to climb in Illinois.Governor Pritzker announced the increase at his daily briefing...
Apr 12, 2020
Numbers of COVID-19 cases in Illinois continue to grow
Cases of confirmed coronavirus in the state are now more than 19,000(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Katherine MurphyAt his briefing Saturday afternoon Governor Pritzker announced the creation of a...
Apr 11, 2020
State health officials address racial disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. JB Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the stories the coronavirus pandemic is carrying with it – the disproportionate ...
Apr 10, 2020
MCHD Administrator: “It’s too soon to tell” if McLean County has reached COVID-19 peak
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight and McLean County Communications Specialist Dion McNeal said the McLean County Fairgrounds has now tested over 1,300 people. (Photo court...
Apr 10, 2020
Pontiac and Logan correctional facilities dealing with confirmed COVID-19 cases
To read more about the IDOC’s response to COVID-19 and to see their FAQ’s, click here. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCSPRINGFIELD – According to the Illinois Depa...
Apr 10, 2020
